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A notice about your internet service

Effective January 22, 2025, Tipmont will increase prices on its monthly fiber broadband service plans — while also adding value with faster speeds on our most popular plans and the debut of a new plan for power users.

Pricing increases are in response to rising costs for equipment, infrastructure and resources required to maintain the exceptional level of Tipmont service you expect. But Tipmont is also excited to further enhance the value of the remarkable reliability, fast and friendly service from local experts, and the hassle-free terms you already enjoy.

FASTER SPEEDS ON POPULAR PLANS

Effective January 22, 2025, Tipmont is increasing speeds on its most popular service plans.

Our 250 MBPS plan is accelerating to 350 MBPS, and our 500 MBPS plan will rev up to 600 MBPS.

Members on these plans will automatically see their speeds increase in January.

A POWERFUL NEW SERVICE PLAN

In select service areas, Tipmont will roll out a 2 GBPS service plan for members requiring maximum power from their internet connection today and in the years to come.

NEW PACKAGE NAMES TO HELP YOU CHOOSE

We’ve renamed our fiber internet plans to help you easily choose what service is best for you. Below, you will find the new package names, with speeds and monthly pricing, effective January 22, 2025.

Pricing effective January 22, 2025

Everyday

350 Mbps
$ 69 per month
  • Great for: casual web browsing, streaming video and music, online shopping, social media
  • Download speed: 350 Mbps
  • Upload speed: 350 Mbps
  • Unlimited data usage: Yes
  • WiFi Router: Included
  • Optional WiFi Extender: $3
  • Ideal for: up to 30 devices

Broadband labels

Surf & Stream

600 Mbps
$ 89 per month
  • Great for: families using multiple devices at once, serious streaming, basic work from home
  • Download speed: 600 Mbps
  • Upload speed: 600 Mbps
  • Unlimited data usage: Yes
  • WiFi Router: Included
  • Optional WiFi Extender: $3
  • Ideal for: up to 50 devices

Broadband labels

Work & Play

1 Gbps
$ 97 per month
  • Great for: home networks, high intensidty streaming across multiple users, VR and AR gaming
  • Download speed: 1 Gbps
  • Upload speed: 1 Gbps
  • Unlimited data usage: Yes
  • WiFi Router: Included
  • Optional WiFi Extender: $3
  • Ideal for: 80+ devices

Broadband labels

When it comes to your choices, Tipmont still offers your most reliable broadband option, with near-perfect network uptime since 2021 enhancements to network capacity and redundancy.

As seen in our broadband labels, Tipmont is also your most hassle-free option.

Per a Purdue University broadband study, fiber connections like ours remain the best bang for your buck.

And as always, Tipmont is your most truly local option, supported by experts who live and work here.

Tipmont isn’t just “rural” internet. It’s the best internet, and we look forward to continuing to deliver the exceptional value and service you deserve

Frequently asked questions

Tipmont’s 250/250 MBPS plan will increase to 350/350 MBPS and cost $69 each month. 

Tipmont’s 500/500 MBPS plan will increase to 600/600 MBPS and cost $89 each month. 

Tipmont’s 1,000/1,000 MBPS plan (1 GBPS) will cost $97 each month. 

The price increase reflects rising costs for equipment, infrastructure and resources required to maintain the exceptional level of Tipmont fiber broadband service you enjoy.  

For example: The cost of the WiFi modem / router included in your monthly service price has increased by 5% from 2021 to 2024. Other equipment and supplies in the fiber broadband space are increasing by 2 to 3% across the board. 

Tipmont is excited to further enhance the value of the service you enjoy. 

Speeds on our most popular plans will increase — taking our 250/250 MBPS plan to 350/350 MBPS and our 500/500 MBPS plan to 600/600 MBPS. 

These speed increases will help Tipmont customers keep pace with an increasing reliance on internet-connected devices to help us work, play, learn, farm, innovate and stay connected. 

Both the speed increase and price increase will take effect on January 22, 2025.

No. Tipmont has never limited the amount of data you can use and will not start to do so now. 

Gigabit speed is currently the maximum limit available through Tipmont fiber broadband equipment. This price is increasing because of increased costs Tipmont faces for that equipment, as well as the resources and infrastructure required to maintain the level of exceptional service you expect and deserve.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires that all internet service providers (ISPs) provide broadband labels to current and potential customers. These standardized labels make it easy to compare prices and plans, and to make the right choice for your needs and budget. 

Broadband labels provide you with key details about fiber broadband service, such as plan speeds, prices and data limitations. Think of broadband labels like the Nutrition Facts found on foods and beverages you buy, which give you information about calories, vitamins and other contents. 

To view Tipmont’s current broadband labels, visit tipmont.com/broadbandlabels. You can also see them at our Linden office location and on your SmartHub portal. You can view other ISP broadband labels on those companies’ websites. 

You will see that, unlike some competitors, Tipmont avoids promotional pricing, long-term contracts or hidden fees. 

No. Tipmont has kept its fiber broadband service prices the same since the service began in 2019. We are increasing prices now because of increased costs for the equipment, resources and infrastructure required to maintain the level of exceptional fiber broadband service you expect and deserve.

No. At this time, Tipmont does not offer promotions or discounts for its fiber broadband service. Neither are there any currently available government-subsidized promotions or discounts. 

However, Tipmont is actively seeking grant funding that can help reduce costs for customers who may face hardship. If and as we can offer such a program, we will communicate that to Tipmont fiber broadband customers. 

No. As part of Tipmont’s promise of hassle-free internet, we avoid contractual pricing, promotional packages and price fluctuations that other internet service providers may offer. Tipmont’s approach allows customers to know exactly what they will pay each month, with no fine print or surprises.

No. As part of Tipmont’s promise of hassle-free internet, we avoid the pricing fluctuations and promotional packages that other internet service providers may offer. Tipmont’s approach allows customers to know exactly what they will pay each month, with no fine print or surprises.

Yes. Tipmont fiber broadband service is billed monthly, which means you can cancel or change your service plan at any time.

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Nick Rogers

Nick Rogers is Tipmont's Communication Manager. He joined Tipmont in 2021. Nick has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In a previous life, he covered arts & entertainment and continues to publish film reviews. He loves movies (big shocker!) as well as rooting for the Chicago Cubs and trying new restaurants. He lives in Lafayette with his wife and dogs.

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